The IPW Industries 10" x 4.5" sediment filter cartridge handles whole-house pre-filtration with melt-blown polypropylene construction that traps rust, silt, sand, and sediment before they reach your carbon filters or appliances. This 6-pack delivers reliable first-stage protection for Big Blue housings at 10,000 gallons per cartridge, extending the life of downstream filters and equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
IPW Industries 10" x 4.5" Sediment Cartridge
| Dimensions | 10" x 4.5" (25.4 cm x 11.43 cm) |
| Micron Rating | 1, 5, 10, 20 micron options |
| Filter Media | Melt-blown polypropylene |
| Capacity | 10,000 gallons per cartridge |
| Replacement Schedule | Every 4-6 months (2-3 times per year) |
| Application | Whole house sediment pre-filtration |
| Packaging | 6-pack, individually wrapped and sealed |
| Standards | Meets NSF requirements |
INSTALLATION & USE
Replacement Process
- Shut off water supply and relieve pressure by opening a downstream faucet
- Unscrew Big Blue housing canister, remove spent cartridge, and clean housing sump with mild soap and water
- Install new IPW sediment cartridge, lubricate O-ring if needed, and hand-tighten housing firmly
- Turn water supply back on slowly and check for leaks before returning system to full pressure
COMPATIBILITY
Housing Compatibility
These 10" x 4.5" cartridges fit standard Big Blue housings including Pentek 150237, 150469, 153029, Aqua Filter Plus 150237-INSTKIT, BLUONICS BLBB20GAC and BLBBC10, iSpring HB18B, OMNIFilter BF7-S-05, American Plumber W10-PR, Watts W10FFPH1CBPR, SimPure RSWHB001Z_S8, Hydronix HX-HF45-10CLBK10, Geekpure BB-10T, EcoPure EPWO4, Culligan HD-950A, and Aquaboon AB-WH10BB-1S10BB5M. Direct replacement for ClearChoice 84637, Culligan WPX5BB97P, Pelican PC10, PC20, PC40, and similar sediment cartridges.
🔧 Install sediment filters as the first stage in your whole-house setup to protect expensive carbon block and reverse osmosis membranes downstream. If you notice pressure drop before the 4-month mark, your water has higher sediment load and you should replace more frequently.
